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World Cup 2022: Spain boss Luis Enrique leaves role after last-16 exit

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Luis Enrique has left his role as Spain manager following their shock last-16 defeat by Morocco in the World Cup.

The 52-year-old took charge in 2018 and guided Spain to the Euro 2020 semi-finals.

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said a “new project” should start but did not put a time frame on when a new boss would be announced.

“We would like to thank Luis Enrique and his entire coaching staff,” the RFEF said in a statement.

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